Continued Presence Resource Guide

ICE recently published a first ever Continued Presence (CP) Resource Guide to assist federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies nationwide in their human trafficking investigations and prosecutions. When used by law enforcement, as you well know, CP is a tool that can increase the likelihood of success in human trafficking investigations and prosecutions. CP is a temporary immigration designation provided to individuals identified by law enforcement as human trafficking victims who may be potential witnesses or have filed federal civil actions. CP is granted in two-year increments and is renewable. Recipients are eligible for federal benefits and services which provides victims stability, a means of support, and protection from removal. It alleviates fears about removal and economic support, which not only stabilizes victims but also improves victims’ ability to seek justice against their traffickers.

For more information visit DHS Center to Counter Human Trafficking.